Larry Dean Honeycutt

Larry Dean Honeycutt obituary, Myrtle, MO

Larry Dean Honeycutt

Larry Honeycutt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Clary Funeral Home - Thayer on Jan. 14, 2026.
Larry Dean Honeycutt was born March 6, 1952, in Ravenden, AR to Wesley and Erma (Case) Honeycutt and passed away January 14, 2026, surrounded by family. He was united in marriage on January 15, 1972, to Glenda Ward Honeycutt. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wes and Erma Honeycutt; his son, Adam Honeycutt; his granddaughter, Rachel Witcher; his sister, Sherry Wells; and his brothers, Jerry Honeycutt and Lon Honeycutt.

He is survived by his loving wife, Glenda Honeycutt of the home in Myrtle, Missouri; his son, Kurtis Honeycutt of Port Clinton, Ohio; his daughters, Kelley Prewitt and husband Klent of Rockwall, Texas, and Stephanie Smith and husband Kevin of Springfield, Missouri. He is also survived by his brother, John Honeycutt and wife Shirley of Pocahontas, Arkansas; his sisters, Donna Honeycutt of Myrtle, Missouri, and Delores Chance and husband Larry of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; and his brother, Ron Honeycutt and wife Sandy of Myrtle, Missouri.

He leaves behind cherished grandchildren: Whitney King and husband Logan, Wesley Honeycutt, Hayley Johnston and husband Chris, Stetson Smith and wife, Alexis, Zachary Flippin and wife Ashle, Amos Honeycutt, MiKayla Whitcher, Isaiah Smith and fiancée Lillie McMenamy, and Amelia Honeycutt. He was also blessed with great-grandchildren Zoey Lavy, Brynlee Lavy, Anastasia Honeycutt, Sadie Johnston, Sophie Flippin, Oliver Honeycutt, Carter Smith, and Max Flippin.

He was an avid coon hunter and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He greatly enjoyed watching them play sports and appreciated the simple joys of farm life, including giving Ruffus rides to all the local children. He particularly enjoyed checking cattle and bailing hay with his best friend and brother, Ron Honeycutt. Larry served his community well through volunteer work and a helping hand wherever needed. He attended Byrd Freewill Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be 2pm Friday, January 16, 2026, at the Clary Funeral Home in Thayer, MO, with Bro. John Holesapple and Bro. Richard Todd officiating, with burial following in the Wayside Cemetery in Koshkonong, MO. Visitation will be 12pm-2pm just prior to the service.

Pallbearers: Ron Honeycutt, Kurtis Honeycutt, Kevin Smith, Chris Johnston, Logan King, Zach Flippin, Isaiah Smith, and Larry Chance.

Honorary pallbearers: Wesley Honeycutt, Darrell McGhee, and Rodney Honeycutt.

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